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Jeff Bezos Called Washington Post His Worst Investment and Staff He Laid Off 'Terrible' People

Jeff Bezos reportedly described The Washington Post as his worst investment during a December 2024 dinner with Donald Trump. He allegedly called the staff terrible and claimed they do not listen. These comments preceded mass layoffs at the publication.

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New book excerpts reveal private conversations between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump regarding the newsroom.

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  1. Bezos Called Washington Post His Worst Investment in Dinner With Trump

    Jeff Bezos reportedly described The Washington Post as his worst investment during a December 2024 dinner with Donald Trump. He allegedly called the staff terrible and claimed they do not listen. These comments preceded mass layoffs at the publication.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jeff Bezos told Donald Trump that The Washington Post was his worst investment.
    • Bezos described the people at the publication as terrible.
    • The conversation between Bezos and Trump occurred over dinner in December 2024.
    • The claims originate from a book by New York Times journalists Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman.
    • Bezos stated that the paper must be profitable and stand on its own regardless of his personal wealth.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Bezos described the publication as a $100 million blackhole.
    • Bezos complained about the staff two months before mass layoffs.
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